Traeger, Inc. · 1 day ago
Global Sourcing Manager
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTraeger, Inc. is a leader in outdoor cooking, having revolutionized the BBQ industry with their wood pellet grill. They are seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization across their global supply chain.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for grills, components, electronics, metal parts, plastics, packaging, and accessories
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other key Asian regions
Build deep supplier partnerships to ensure mutual growth, innovation, and performance
Lead cost modeling, value engineering, and competitive bidding activities to achieve annual cost-reduction goals
Manage end-to-end supplier performance focused on costing but also including service, and compliance
Resolve supply issues quickly and proactively; drive root-cause corrective actions with our Utah based team and suppliers
Collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and product management teams to launch new products on time and on budget
Support capacity planning, including tooling investments, scaling suppliers, and risk mitigation
Lead negotiations with our Utah based teams on establishing pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and tooling cost with our suppliers
Conduct total cost of ownership analysis to inform decision-making
Partner with Manufacturing and Product teams to source new technologies and materials for future grill innovations
Work closely with Quality teams to implement supplier improvement plans and audits
Support supply chain forecasting, planning, and inventory strategies
Work with the team to achieve 3–5% annual cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives by year-end
Reduce average procurement lead time by 15% within the first 12 months
Work with the team to create a QBR process that can assess all suppliers and report to the broader team our supplier strengths and weaknesses
Introduce at least 3 new strategic suppliers that enhance product competitiveness within the first year
Complete all sourcing activities within approved budgets, with less than 10% variance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, International Business, or related field
7+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience, preferably in consumer goods or durable goods (outdoor products, appliances, grills, sporting goods, etc.)
Extensive experience working with teams and suppliers in Asia, including China or Southeast Asia
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Proven experience improving cost, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
Ability to travel internationally (20–30%) to factories, trade shows, and sourcing hubs
Preferred
Experience in the barbecue/grill, appliance, or metal fabrication industry
Experience with ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools
Knowledge of compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, UL/CSA, food-contact materials, etc.)
Benefits
Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
401k to help you plan for the future
Company
Traeger, Inc.
Since its humble start in Oregon in the 1990's, Traeger Wood Pellet Grills have been the outdoor cooking choice of food enthusiasts.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dominic Blosil
Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Lee
Executive Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer
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